Ericsson, FET (Far EasTone), and OPPO have confirmed that 5G standalone (5G SA) network slicing can now support performance-based connectivity models. Mobile operators continue to face pressure to monetise their 5G infrastructure beyond basic connectivity fees. While broad coverage is largely in place, premium service tiers that guarantee specific performance levels remain uncommon. Most consumer … Read more

Identity-based cyberattacks are now the most common type of intrusion, according to a new report from Barracuda. Anomalous logins that are physically impossible or inconsistent with a user’s normal behavior are among the clearest warning signs of an ongoing compromise. If an employee’s account attempts to sign in from Malmö and Hanoi within a short … Read more

Chunghwa Telecom has partnered with Astranis to build a geostationary communications satellite dedicated to serving Taiwan. The agreement represents a strategic shift for Chunghwa Telecom to broaden coverage and strengthen network resilience. The satellite is scheduled for launch by the end of 2025, with full bandwidth services expected to begin shortly thereafter. Chunghwa Telecom says … Read more

A large-scale cyber attack on shared servers has severely disrupted public services across several French municipalities. The ongoing incident has degraded crucial local government operations, underscoring the increasing threat that digital intrusions pose to public infrastructure and community services. Affected municipalities include Saint-Nazaire, Montoir-de-Bretagne, Donges, La Chapelle-des-Marais, and Pornichet. Officials in Saint-Nazaire acknowledged the seriousness, … Read more

(c)iStock.com/shulz Competition in the Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) sector, which underpins large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, is intensifying. Over recent years a number of niche, industry- and technology-specific solutions have emerged using unlicensed spectrum. While these approaches have enabled early adoption, they have created fragmentation, interoperability problems and security concerns that hamper broad-scale … Read more

A new perspective on edge computing is necessary because the vast majority of AI processing will occur far from the cloud — and Cisco Unified Edge aims to help make that a reality. The new reality for AI-driven businesses When companies examine how their AI applications are used day to day, they find that most … Read more

Vodafone and Mavenir have introduced a small cell OpenRAN solution designed to improve indoor network coverage for businesses. Targeted at medium to large office environments, the solution leverages OpenRAN principles to ensure interoperability and avoid vendor lock-in, making it easier for organisations to deploy and manage indoor cellular connectivity. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at … Read more

We are just days away from Apple’s special event, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 lineup. Rumors have circulated widely, and now 9to5Mac has provided additional details about the new hardware. Camera upgrades are among the most notable changes: users can expect improvements such as 4K at 120 fps video … Read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reconstituting its Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) with a renewed emphasis on strengthening 5G network security. CSRIC VII was dissolved in March, but recent high-profile cyber incidents, including the SolarWinds breach, underscore the need to revive the council and continue its vital work to protect communications infrastructure. … Read more

EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager has issued a clear warning against further consolidation in the European Union’s telecommunications sector, contradicting a recent report that recommended mergers among operators to strengthen networks. Speaking at a Brussels conference, Vestager rejected the idea that greater market concentration at national level would produce better results for consumers or the … Read more